Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who served just over one term as chairman of the RGA (becoming chairman when Gov. Rick Perry stepped down for his presidential run), completed his time of service. The chairman typically only serves one term, according to Mike Schrimpf, spokesperson for the RGA.

Under McDonnell’s watch, the number of Republican governors continued to grow. 30 of the 50 governors are now from the GOP, which has been a silver-lining in an otherwise cloudy election year for the US conservative party. This is the most governors from one party in 12 years.

McDonnell will continue to serve on the Executive Committee of the RGA as he begins the last year in office for his first term. Virginia governors are limited to non-sequential re-elections. The earliest McDonnell could run again for governor is 2017. He continues to enjoy one of the highest approval ratings for governors in the country.

“The American people want their political leaders to tackle the toughest issues, reform entitlements and balance budgets while holding the line on taxes. That’s exactly what Republican governors are doing,” said Governor Scott Walker in a press release from RGA.